What was the Bear Flag Republic? the government formed by Californians rebelling against the United States the government formed by Americans in California rebelling against Mexico the government established by the US Army in California the name given by Mexico to its government in California

B

California eventually

was returned to Mexico.

became an independent country recognized by the US.

was annexed by the US.

C

Answer: (B)

Explanation: The government formed by Americans in California rebelling against Mexico

For the first question the correct answer is B) the government formed by Americans in California rebelling against Mexico.

The actual name of the Bear Flag Republic was the California Republic. The nickname comes from the Bear that was put in the middle of the flag, which the state of California maintains to this day. This republic was born due to a rebellion by american immigrants who settled in what is today Northern California, when it was still part of Mexico. They rebelled because the Mexican government did not allow them to buy or rent land.

For the second question, the answer is D) was annexed by the US.

The Bear Flag Republic lasted for less than one month. It could be argued that what the rebels wanted all along was annexion with the United States (they were americans anyway). The rebellion ended when the US Army raised the american flag in front of the barracks where it took place.